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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 339.12 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 339.12 and 154.02 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 339.12 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/339.12 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 339.12 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 52,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,231.26/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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